I enjoyed reading this one, Franz. It reminds me of when I spent ages chasing a sparrow around our house (the cat brought it in). When I finally caught it in a chiffon scarf, then released it outside, it sat on the fence before flying off, to stare at me in amazement.
I think your poem could be as much about ending a relationship as it could be about releasing a bird... anyway, thanks for sharing.
Sara.
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on March 8, 2004
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I think your poem could be as much about ending a relationship as it could be about releasing a bird... anyway, thanks for sharing.
Sara.
~Chrissie